At Prayer Breakfast, Trump Says Faith Is Central To American Life
The president spoke at the 66th annual National Prayer Breakfast, largely sticking to his script a year after using the event to talk about TV ratings.
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All The Rage Of Aquarius: How Astrology Hangs On
Why does everyone keep talking about Mercury retrograde?
Australian Prime Minister To Issue National Apology For Child Sexual Abuse
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said he would make a national apology to victims of institutional child sexual abuse. A recent report heard thousands of stories of abuse spanning decades.
Polish President Signs Bill Giving Jail Time For Implicating Poland In The Holocaust
The measure would make it illegal to accuse Poland of complicity in crimes committed by Nazi Germany. First, the controversial legislation will go to constitutional tribunal for review.
After Defending Controversial Bishop, Pope To Send Sex Abuse Investigator To Chile
Pope Francis questioned survivors' accounts and defended a Chilean bishop accused of a coverup. But the Vatican announced Tuesday that a top envoy will now look into survivors' claims.
For 'Heaven's Gate' Podcast Host, The Cult Story Hits Close To Home
When he first heard about the 1997 Heaven's Gate mass suicide, Glynn Washington says, "It felt like that was something that my group could have done."
Amid #MeToo, Evangelicals Grapple With Misconduct In Their Own Churches
Christians focus deeply on a narrative of sin and redemption, but that theme can complicate how church leaders respond to sexual misconduct within their own ranks.
Jews Feast On Forbidden Foods To Remember Rabbis' Radical Banquet
Ancient Jewish teachings ban pork, shellfish, and meat mixed with dairy in the same meal. Some modern Jews wanting to evolve the way they eat look to a scandalous feast of the past for inspiration.
Pope Francis Apologizes To Sexual Abuse Victims, But Still Backs Bishop
The pope said it was only after he accused sexual abuse victims of slander and demanded proof of an alleged coverup that he realized his words were like "a slap in the face" to those who had suffered.
After Praying At His Inauguration, Pastor Splits With Trump Over Immigration Views
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, prayed at the inauguration. Now, NPR's Michel Martin asks how he talks to his church about Trump's immigration views.